Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit? Here's how they differ on platforms and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit if you want the one that costs $639 less. Pick the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit if you want a Core Gen 2 + IP controller + Bar 180, full room.
Both are Teams and Zoom certified appliance room PCs; the difference is price.
Side by side
| ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit | ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,540 | $5,179 |
| Warranty | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or Core Ultra 7 165H with vPro | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or Core Ultra 7 165H with vPro |
| Memory | 16 GB or 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 16 GB or 32 GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 256 GB PCIe SSD | 256 GB PCIe SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Arc, up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) | Intel Arc, up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) |
| Controller | Lenovo IP Controller, 10.1" 1280 x 800 10-point touch, Ethernet, HDMI in; Link Box with HDMI out and USB-B | Lenovo IP Controller, 10.1" 1280 x 800 touch, HDMI in, with Link Box |
| Bar 180 camera | — | 3 cameras, 180° horizontal / 54° vertical FOV, 3840 x 1080, up to 6x digital zoom |
| Connections | Ports: 2x HDMI out 2.1, 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, Ethernet; HDMI in and USB-C BYOM in on select models; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Ports: 2x HDMI out 2.1, 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, Ethernet; HDMI in and USB-C BYOM in on select models; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Specs are Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit if you want the one that costs $639 less. See the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit
- Choose the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit if you want a Core Gen 2 + IP controller + Bar 180, full room. See the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit
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Still deciding? Read the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit guide and the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit guide, see ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit alternatives and ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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